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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Use the new Winter Storm Severity Index (WSSI) to find potential winter impacts for your community. Expected winter storms are given an 'impact ranking' in 6 categories, ranging from 'No Impacts' to 'Extreme Impacts'. This product combines forecasts such as snow amount, snow load, and blowing snow to come up with an all-encompassing forecast.